The iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi is set to be dismantled and redeveloped into a sprawling 102-acre Sports City. The project aims to create elite training, multi-sport facilities, and athlete accommodations inspired by global sports hubs, advancing India’s vision for hosting major international events like the 2036 Olympics.
In a landmark move to modernize India’s sports infrastructure, government sources confirmed plans to dismantle the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi to build a state-of-the-art Sports City spanning 102 acres. The redevelopment aims to consolidate multiple sporting disciplines, training centers, and elite athlete facilities under one roof.
The initiative is inspired by successful models from Qatar and Australia, focusing on sustainable legacy use, world-class event hosting, and athlete development pathways. The new Sports City will feature high-performance centers, upgraded competition venues, and dedicated broadcast studios, enhancing both grassroots and elite sports.
Originally constructed for the 1982 Asian Games and revamped for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, JLN Stadium has been a central sporting landmark. However, the stadium’s current facilities are underutilized, prompting this ambitious transformation to create a vibrant multi-sport ecosystem.
Officials have yet to finalize timelines or start dates, pending ongoing studies and approvals. The project promises to reaffirm Delhi’s role as a global sports capital and support India’s aspiration to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Key Highlights
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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to be dismantled and replaced by a Sports City on 102 acres.
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Multi-sport training centers and athlete accommodations planned.
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Inspired by sports hubs in Qatar and Australia.
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Enhanced facilities for training, competition, and broadcast.
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Original stadium built for the 1982 Asian Games and renovated for 2010 CWG.
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Project aligns with India’s 2036 Olympics hosting ambitions.
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Timeline and construction plans pending final approval.
Sources: NDTV Sports, India Today, Business Today, Times of India, ANI News